High-Fat Diets Linked to Anxiety
New research may make some consumers think twice before ordering a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, suggesting high-fat diets may fuel anxiety.
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H5N1 Avian Flu Hits Dairy Herds
The recent spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain (H5N1) to dairy cows in the United States has raised concerns about the potential impact on the dairy and beef industries. While the U.S. …
Scientists Fear Next Pandemic Could Come from Pigs, Hogs
Americans may think the dangers of a COVID-like pandemic originating in the U.S. are remote, but scientists warn that may not be the case since the U.S. boasts the largest number of human cases of …
8 Common Food Sickness Culprits
Most consumers are aware that products like deli meat trigger occasional foodborne illness outbreaks. Those same people might be surprised, however, to find that items like onions, peaches, and flour are also common culprits of …
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 5, 2022
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the flexitarian movement, the rise of convenience stores, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Jan. 5, 2022 …
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 28, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the future of trade shows, the prospects for plant-based cheese, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – Dec. …
Food-borne Illnesses Show Biggest Drop Amid Pandemic Year
The COVID-19 pandemic had at least one positive impact: The reported instances of food-borne illnesses last year showed the biggest drop since the government began tracking them. However, it was unclear whether the result was …
Flying at Half Mask: Mandates Leave Restaurants Shrouded in Uncertainty
COVID-weary Americans thought the summer would bring freedom from face masks, but the Delta variant – more contagious than its predecessors – has put the kibosh on that, threatening the nascent recovery in the food …
The Masks Are Off: Retailers, Restaurants Grapple with Updated Mandates
U.S. retail stores and restaurants are weighing updated CDC guidelines that allow fully vaccinated people to remove their masks in both indoor and outdoor settings. According to the CDC, a person is fully vaccinated two …
Thanksgiving Celebration Considerations in the COVID-19 Era
The CDC suggested Americans who are hosting Thanksgiving dinners have their meals outside to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Hosts should limit the number of guests they invite, talk to guests before they …
USDA Funds Research on COVID-19 in Supply Chain
USDA will run a $1 million research project on how COVID-19 may be transmitted through the beef supply chain, reported Reuters (Sept. 25). The two-year project, which begins in October, aims to reduce the risk …
How America is Getting Back to Business
Food Institute Focus – How America is Getting Back to Business